James Andrew Slade

James Andrew Slade, 88 years old of Oak Park, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. James was born on March 22, 1938 in Kimball, West Virginia to parents Thomas Jasper Slade and Marzet Slade.

James graduated from Miller High School. James worked as a grocery store/retail manager at Sav Mart grocery store for 42 years. He retired many times but continued to go to his home away from home [Sav Mart] up until December 2025.

In James’s spare time, he enjoyed traveling/cruising, playing cards and going to the casinos.

James is survived by his wife, Gloria; sisters, Annie Johnson (Curtis), Camelia Harper (Nathaniel); brothers, Robert Slade (Carolyn), William Slade (Lottie); son, DeMichael (Raquel); daughters, Crystal (Paul), and Shanna; Grandchildren, Mycah, Taylor, Seku, Jordan, Shane and Harrison.

James was preceded in death by sisters, Autrell Slade, Yvonne Slade, Rosa Davis, Jacquelyn Durham; and brothers, Thomas Slade Jr, Eugene Reed Slade and Bernard Michael Slade

Family and Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12p- 3p at St Francis Missionary Baptist Church at 7021 W Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48210.

James, also known as Jimmy, Jimbob, and Lil Bro was loved by many and will be missed deeply.